Between the Pages of the NW Naturalist’s Notebook
For those who love the natural world, who are curious and creative, and those who want to learn about the incredible Pacific Northwest, this blog is for you.
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Teaching Nature Journaling – Where to Begin?
So you want to share the wonderful world of Nature Journaling with others, but might be feeling a bit overwhelmed about where to begin. And you are not alone. Much like the feelings you may have had the first time that you began your own nature journaling page, it can feel intimidating about where to…
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Ode to a Matriarch of the Forest
There is a famous saying that “if a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?”. I found myself struck by this phrase as I walked through the forested area of a nearby park. Or perhaps I realized that my own interpretation of “no one”…
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Species Spotlight: Western Trillium
Spring has sprung here in the Pacific Northwest – which means the forest floors begin to light up with Trillium. Time is everything when it comes to these beautiful and iconic blooms.
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Using Nature To Foster The Three C’s: Curiosity, Creativity, and Connection
If we let it, nature can be a valuable teacher. It can help us discover ourselves, the world around us, and all the changes shaping both all the time. We can find our voice through pen or screen to share what we learn with others. And be shaped by the world around us at the…
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Nature Journaling Prompts: Where To Begin?
Sometimes when we nature journal, we can find ourselves stuck on where to begin. With so many wonderful things to explore, I can relate to this…so having some prompts to help us get started can be helpful to keep in our back pocket. And like many other educators, I love a good mnemonic to help…
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Species Spotlight: Pacific Chorus Frog
Within the last month, despite the chilly temperatures, the frogs have begun their singing. Far more likely to be heard than seen, the Pacific Chorus Frog (Pseudacris regilla) is a small frog species native to the Pacific Northwest. Formerly known as the Pacific Tree Frog, they can be found in wetlands and nearby woodlands throughout…
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